These questions are for chefotheruler, or anyone else who might know the answers.
First, I can't imagine how horrible this must be for yourself, and Amanda's loved ones. I lost a very dear friend from havertown to an overdose and the pain from that still rips me apart, I could not imagine facing the unknown of a disappearance like this with limited help from the media. Just got caught up on this thread. I despise the stigma associated with substance abuse and really wish this was given more media attention. I do know that when I still had my Facebook activated, many of my friends posted her picture and reminders. I really hope they looked carefully at her phone. I'm going to guess they did and found no leads. Do you know if the CID for delco is involved or just upper Darby PD?
As you have previously said, i highly doubt she is hiding somewhere in delco. Everyone knows everyone in this county. Are the police in the 24th district of Philadelphia (where k&a is) aware or on the lookout? Do they have her missing persons poster? My good friend is an officer in the 22nd district, which is north Philly but she lives in the upper northeast so I could ask her to make a phone call or drop by if you need assistance. Also, Camden and southwest philly.
Someone mentioned something about bikers up thread. Is this the alleged biker group in Drexel hill back by bridge street?
I hope Chitwood discussed privately with the family the reasoning for him to make a statement suspecting foul play.
I asked my husband about the likelihood of someone disappearing under these circumstances and still being alive in the general Philly area without being found, and he said that it is possible under the right circumstances (cop until he was injured on duty so that's his cop opinion on the possibility), especially in an area like k&a. I just can't get past the fact that she left her daughters.
Also, this might have been answered but my iPad won't let me go back and check without losing the post. Do you know if they checked the John Heinz wildlife refuge at all?
Sorry for all the questions I'm just trying to get caught up. A good, up to date investigative piece in the inquirer would be nice. They have had multiple special reports on substance abuse recently, and I know it's not definitely linked, nor am I trying to say whatever happened was her fault, but it might be a way to get them to feature her story in an in depth, thorough, up to date article.
Just some thoughts, sorry for the long post.
